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HARPREET KAUR

HARPREET KAUR

Southall

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special education support, challenging behaviour management, and personal care assistance. Proven ability to manage severe learning difficulties and challenging behavioural needs while ensuring student safeguarding and health and safety monitoring. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing nurturing care to children aged 4-10 Committed to supporting children's developmental needs and fostering positive relationships with families. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to the unique needs of each child.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching assistant in special educational needs

Rabbsfarm Primary School
West Drayton, Hillingdon
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provide guidance, educational and emotional support to students with learning or behavioural difficulties and special needs.
  • Helped organise outdoor activities to boost physical health and social skills amongst the pupils.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns.
  • Ensured adherence to school policies regarding safety standards when dealing with special needs children.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided a safe, positive learning environment for students with varying disabilities.
  • Provide learning support for pupils in small groups and 1-1 setting
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Give positive encouragement , feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain individual pupil's efforts and develop self -reliance and self - esteem.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • supported distressed pupil to calm and control potentially challenging situations
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their well-being and comfort
  • Maintain an in - depth knowledge of the needs of each SEN individual, seeking advice from SENCO, the class Teacher
  • Setting up the classroom for lessons.


  • Assisted nursery and Reception staff in supervising and engaging children in play and learning activities

Helped with the preparation and serving of meals and snacks

Dental Receptionist

Orthodontic Care LTD
Brentford, Ealing
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing warm, friendly service.
  • Processed medical forms accurately to ensure correct patient information.
  • Followed up on insurance claims accurately to support financial operations.
  • Resolved patient queries with professionalism and patience, enhancing customer service experience.
  • Managed appointment bookings for efficient clinic operations.
  • Maintained tidy and organised reception area for professional appearance.
  • Provided excellent customer service, improving patient satisfaction rates.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels at all times.
  • Handled phone calls, resulting in effective communication with clients.
  • Coordinated timely billing for appointments and procedures, preparing and distributing statements to patients.
  • Supported needs of patients from diverse backgrounds and helped each person access medical services.
  • Liaised effectively between dentist and patients for clear communication.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for improved office efficiency.
  • Collected information from patients via face-to-face or telephone interviews.

Head Receptionist

White House Dental Practice
Southall, Middlesex
01.2009 - 05.2016
  • Open the surgery on time and Greeting patients.
  • Switching the machine off by 9am divert emergency line.
  • Check emails and faxes on a daily basis and print them off as and when required.
  • Various reception duties, including dealing with patients, arranging/confirming appointments, answering telephone calls, computer related duties, general office duties including filling and photocopying.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients after appointments for feedback collection.
  • Supported Practice Manager and clinical team members with the smooth running of the practice through out the day .
  • Accurately updated patient records using System(R4)
  • Completed and processed forms for insurance billing and special claims.
  • Trained and supervised junior clerical staff handling diverse office needs.
  • Swiftly answered more than 100 phone calls per day.
  • Collected information from patients via face-to-face or telephone interviews.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for Dentist ,physician medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
  • Taking payments over the phone or face to face.
  • Booking new patients and helping them with registration farms.
  • Set new appointments, rescheduled appointments, and sent reminders.

Reservation agent

Heathrow lodge Motel
Heathrow , Middlesex
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Communicated rate information to potential clients for increased bookings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on hotel policies and discounts for informed responses.
  • Resolved complaints swiftly, maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Handled phone calls professionally, leading to positive brand image.
  • Managed high volume calls for booking and reservation purposes.
  • Communicated reservation confirmations to guests via post and email.
  • Processed payments and online bookings with zero error.
  • Resolved complaints, cancellations and refunds with mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Processed travel deposit and balance payments accurately, maintaining records of receipt.
  • Maximised sales profits using proven upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Created and communicated clear, detailed itineraries ahead of travel.
  • Recorded accurate passenger information to eliminate ticketing errors.
  • Educated clients on current travel restrictions, providing relevant and up-to-date information by phone and email.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Autism

Learning Curve Group
U.K
03.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Safeguarding Children (Advanced)

Vitalskills.co.uk
U.K
10.2024 - 10.2024

Certificate - Prevent awareness

HM Government
U.K
11.2024 - 11.2024

Certificate - Healthcare support worker

NHS (Webinar)
U.K
09.2022 - 09.2022

GCSEs - Science. Math. English, Punjabi, Art, Physics, Hindi

Govt Girls Senior Secondary School
India
03.1994 - 03.1995

A-Levels - Science. Math. English, , Art, Physics,

Govt Girls Senior secondary school
India
03.1995 - 03.1997

Skills

  • Varied learning support techniques
  • Health and safety monitoring
  • Child-Centric approach
  • Excellent understanding of child development and learning
  • Makaton and PECS familiarity
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • Early years education knowledge
  • Patience and resilience
  • Classroom management support

Affiliations

  • MUSIC CINEMA VISITING HISTORICAL PLACES

Languages

Punjabi, Hindi
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2

Personal Information

Timeline

Teaching assistant in special educational needs

Rabbsfarm Primary School
12.2024 - 03.2025

Certificate - Prevent awareness

HM Government
11.2024 - 11.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Safeguarding Children (Advanced)

Vitalskills.co.uk
10.2024 - 10.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Autism

Learning Curve Group
03.2024 - 09.2024

Dental Receptionist

Orthodontic Care LTD
05.2023 - 01.2025

Certificate - Healthcare support worker

NHS (Webinar)
09.2022 - 09.2022

Head Receptionist

White House Dental Practice
01.2009 - 05.2016

Reservation agent

Heathrow lodge Motel
01.2008 - 12.2008

A-Levels - Science. Math. English, , Art, Physics,

Govt Girls Senior secondary school
03.1995 - 03.1997

GCSEs - Science. Math. English, Punjabi, Art, Physics, Hindi

Govt Girls Senior Secondary School
03.1994 - 03.1995
HARPREET KAUR